Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory (Level 3) | |||
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Qualification Type | Certificate | |||
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Level | 3 | |||
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Credits | 120 | |||
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the electrical industry with people who have introductory knowledge that underpins safe electrical installation, testing, commissioning, and servicing of electrical installations and equipment.
The qualification provides pre-entry foundation knowledge of electrical engineering and is suitable for those who wish to enter the industry and who do not yet have an electrical apprenticeship agreement. Graduates of this qualification are not electricians but will have an operational and theoretical knowledge of electricity production, distribution, and utilisation, and can carry out a limited range of prescribed electrical work safely and ethically under general supervision in accordance with the Electricity Act 1992. |
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Graduate profile |
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
- Apply fundamental knowledge and principles of electrical theory and practice, including electrical protection, to the installation and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment. - Apply fundamental knowledge of fault diagnosis and testing techniques of electrical systems and equipment. - Apply safe working procedures and practices, and identify and report electrical and other hazards. - Ensure their own activities are within legal limitations of the electrical legislation. - Apply fundamental knowledge and principles to the installation and maintenance of electrical machines. - Apply fundamental knowledge and principles to the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment in special electrical situations. - Work ethically and professionally within the electrical industry, as an electrical apprentice, including maintaining current competency and communicating with stakeholders on electrical and related matters. |
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Education pathways |
This qualification provides one of two entry pathways into the electrical industry and is intended for candidates who do not have an electrical apprenticeship agreement.
The second entry pathway is through an apprenticeship agreement where candidates will be signed directly into the New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory and Practice (Trade) (Level 4) [Ref: 2388]. On completion of this qualification graduates may progress to higher level qualifications within the electrical industry such as the New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory and Practice (Trade) (Level 4) [Ref: 2388], or the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering [Ref: 112950]. Graduates may also progress to degree level programmes. This qualification is not a prerequisite for the New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory and Practice (Trade) (Level 4) [Ref: 2388]. However, credits gained for this qualification will contribute towards that qualification. |
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Entry Requirements |
Candidates must have achieved the National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) (Level 1) in Mathematics, English, and Physics or General Science, or equivalent qualifications before starting programmes leading to the qualification.
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Education Organisation | 17 Organisations can assist in gaining this qualification | |||
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Developed By | Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council | |||
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |||
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Number | 2387 | |||
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Status | Current | |||
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Created | December 2014 | |||
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Next Review | April 2025 | |||
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Content | View full qualification details | |||
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